Star Wars: Episode II - Page Two

Sanctuary Lost

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EXT CONCORD DAWN SYSTEM - ESTABLISHING

The huge Mandalorian Armada spreads across the entire system. Two small moons
orbit the planet. An ion blast from one moon lances out and disables a command
ship. Swarms of fighters decend on that offending moon.

From the other moon, amidst the confusion, a single ship blasts off,
unnoticed by the rest of the armada. The ship is the SLAVE I.

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EXT CORUSCANT - GALACTIC SENATE - HANGING GARDENS - SUNSET

The hanging gardens are filled with exotic plant life from around the galaxy.
A few other beings walk through the gardens, keeping their distance from the two
young lovers.

Anakin and Amidala walk hand in hand, obviously enjoying their time together.

ANAKIN

So who are you really? Amidala, or Padme?

AMIDALA

My real name is Padme Amidala ... but I like the name Amidala better. It's
who I am. Rabe and I came up with this idea for how we could meet.

ANAKIN

I'm glad you did.

AMIDALA

Me too.

Amidala stops to smell a fragrant flower. Anakin takes this moment to pick a
beautiful blossom. He presents it to Amidala.

ANAKIN

For you. Though its beauty pales next to yours.

Amidala blushes. Then she realizes that Anakin actually picked the flower.

AMIDALA

You picked it? You can't do that.

ANAKIN

What are they going to do? I'm a Jedi.

AMIDALA

Still, you shouldn't have picked it.

Anakin notices a leather string around Amidala's neck. He reaches out
gingerly and pulls out the necklace he gave her ten years before. Amidala looks
into Anakin's eyes, trying to gauge his reaction.

ANAKIN

You kept it.

AMIDALA

You said you'd come back. I just wanted to be ready.

ANAKIN

That was a long time ago.

AMIDALA

You saved us all. The people of Naboo are forever in your debt.

ANAKIN

And what about you?

AMIDALA

What do you mean?

ANAKIN

I remember you said you would always care for me. Is that still true?

AMIDALA

Of course it is.

ANAKIN

You're the only reason I came back here, Amidala. I've loved you for a long
time.

AMIDALA

Ani... no. It can't be like this. There's going to be a war. I've got to be
with my people. I... I'm sorry.

Each of the thugs brandishes weapons - some chains, others heavy tools.

ANAKIN

Well, look at what we've got here, Artoo.

Anakin shoves two of them away with the force. He leaps into battle, knocking
the rest of them down.

The thugs regroup, and surround Anakin. One rushes in, Anakin grabs him by
the neck and lifts him off the ground. Another comes in behind him. Anakin
whirls and crushes his throat with the force. That one staggers back, clutching
his throat and vainly trying to breathe.

Anakin tosses the first thug away. He ignites his glowing blue lightsaber.
The other thugs stop in their tracks, then flee in terror.

THUG TWO

Aiiiee! He's a Jedi!

The last thug struggles for breath on the ground. Anakin stands over him and
watches him die.

ANAKIN

(to fallen thug)

Once you start down the wrong path, it will forever dominate your destiny.
Remember that.

The thug gurgles and dies.

Artoo whistles worriedly.

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INT JEDI TEMPLE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - NIGHT

The entire Jedi Council gathers for an after-hours meeting.

MACE WINDU

This threat is greater than we had imagined. I have just recieved word that
the Mandalorian armies are spreading to the surrounding systems.

KI-ADI MUNDI

What about the Senate's blockade? Will that not stop them.

MACE WINDU

No. Their armies are too great.

YODA

Going are you, Master Windu?

MACE WINDU

Yes. I will lead a contingent of Jedi knights into battle.

The entire council sits in stunned silence.

ADI GALLIA

I will go with you.

MACE WINDU

Adi, I cannot ask you to risk yourself.

ADI GALLIA

The force will be with us.

YODA

I sense great darkness ahead. Mind your feelings. Guide you they will.

Adi Gallia and Mace Windu check their lightsabers and exit.

YODA

Prepare you all for the battle ahead.

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INT CORUSCANT - GALACTIC SENATE - AMIDALA'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT

Amidala and Sabe pack gowns into her wardrobe. The other handmaidens pack for
the journey back to Naboo.

SABE

Do you think he knew?

AMIDALA

When he looked at me, I felt cold, like he was seeing inside of me.

SABE

I felt that too.

EIRTAE, one of the handmaidens, rushes in, quite worried.

EIRTAE

My Queen, Naboo is in danger!

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EXT CORUSCANT - NIGHT

The Queen's royal ship blasts away from Coruscant, heading back to Naboo.

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INT JEDI TEMPLE - TRAINING ARENA - NIGHT

Obi Wan balances on one hand. He lifts four weights with his mind. Yoda looks
on, chewing thoughtfully on a gimer stick.

YODA

Yes, concentrate. Through the force, visions you will see. Other places and
times.

Obi Wan focuses on something only he can see. He starts shaking visibly.

OBI WAN KENOBI

Anakin. No!

Obi Wan falls to the ground. The weights fall, too. Obi Wan picks himself up
and looks at Yoda. Horror fills his eyes.

YODA

It is the future.

OBI WAN KENOBI

I saw thousands of Jedi, fallen. He killed them.

YODA

He must choose his destiny, just as you must choose yours.

OBI WAN KENOBI

I have to stop him.

Yoda closes his eyes in meditation.

YODA

Mmm... perhaps.

Obi Wan stands restlessly.

OBI WAN KENOBI

How can I stop him? I can't let him kill the Jedi.

YODA

Teach him, you must. Only then will he see.

OBI WAN KENOBI

Teach me, that I may be able to keep Anakin away from the Dark Side.

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INT DARTH SIDIOUS CHAMBER - NIGHT

Darth Sidious sits in his throne in mediation. He turns his throne as Darth
Rezin enters.

DARTH REZIN

Queen Amidala has gone, my master.

DARTH SIDIOUS

The boy will follow her. It is his destiny.

DARTH REZIN

How can this boy be the one? He cannot possibly bring balance to the Sith.

DARTH SIDIOUS

The Prophesy is certain. "The Son of the Sun shall bring balance."

DARTH REZIN

Balance? Pah! The boy is weak. He has no anger. He has no strength.

DARTH SIDIOUS

He will learn anger.

DARTH REZIN

The boy is too young. He cannot be taught.

DARTH SIDIOUS

Perhaps you question the sacrifice? The Sith prophesy is clear - "Anger shall
overshadow weakness, and a new lord shall rise."

DARTH REZIN

That could be me. This boy is meaningless. I am the fulfillment of prophesy!
My anger overshadowed my weakness! I became new that day.